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In a conversation on the Scamurai Podcast, Ron Kerbs dove into some of the most pressing trends in online fraud. This includes: • The rise of scams within gaming environments • How companies are working to better protect users & • Why scammers sometimes send “free” devices as part of larger schemes As scams continue to evolve, awareness and education remain some of the most powerful tools we have. We’re proud to be part of the broader conversation around keeping users safe online and to share insights from what we’re seeing on the front lines. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dvFCaQzW

We’re proud to share that our CEO Ron Kerbs’ latest byline in AI Journal is now live: “Decoding the Syntax of Scams: HR and Recruitment Fraud.” In this piece, Ron explores how AI-powered “synthetic candidates” and deepfake-enabled impersonation are transforming recruitment fraud into a growing enterprise security risk. As AI capabilities evolve, so do the tactics used by bad actors, turning hiring processes into new attack surfaces for organizations. 🎧 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dnTdCgKv

Scams are evolving faster than most people realize. In a recent article on emerging fraud tactics in ColoradoBiz Magazine, Ron Kerbs shared perspective on how modern scams are shifting from obvious phishing attempts to highly coordinated, psychologically engineered attacks. The biggest shift? Scammers are no longer just exploiting technology. They’re exploiting trust. From impersonation scams to AI-generated voices and fake investment platforms, today’s fraudsters are combining technical tools with social engineering at scale. As Ron noted, prevention has to move beyond reactive blocking. It requires: • Earlier detection • Cross-channel visibility, and • A deeper understanding of human behavior We’re proud to contribute to the broader conversation around scam prevention and to help partners think proactively about protecting their users. The threat landscape is changing, so should the way we defend against it. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHq5pwnB

With the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl underway, hackers are ramping up scams using AI-powered phishing, fake QR codes, payment interception, and impersonation tactics. As Kidas CEO, Ron Kerbs shared, today’s threats look personal: fake ticket offers, spoofed payment prompts, and urgency-driven scams designed to catch people off guard in crowded, high-energy environments. Even with heavy investment from organizers and partners like Cisco, attackers only need one distracted moment. Quick reminders: ✔️ Avoid unfamiliar QR codes ✔️ Don’t enter card details at kiosks or rushed mobile sites ✔️ Be skeptical of “last-minute” offers At Kidas, we focus on stopping scams and impersonation attacks that target people directly because excitement shouldn’t come at the cost of security. Read the full Axios article here: https://lnkd.in/gA_rxcUs

We’re excited to share a feature on Kidas in Crowdfund Insider: “How Kidas Adapts Fraud Protection In An AI World” The piece highlights how we’ve evolved from protecting gamers to building AI-driven scam prevention that works across SMS, email, and deepfakes. As fraud becomes more automated and coordinated, traditional defenses aren’t enough. What's needed is adaptive protection. This article also sheds light on why real-world threat scoring, context awareness, and scalable AI matter for partners, carriers, financial services, and platforms that need to protect users at scale. Special thanks to Tony Zerucha and Crowdfund Insider for profiling our journey and perspective on where fraud is headed. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXUxNmex

WEWS-TV-Cleveland ran a segment yesterday highlighting one of the fastest-growing threats facing consumers today: AI-powered scams. The piece featured insights from our CEO, Ron Kerbs, who spoke about how scammers are now using AI to coordinate attacks across text, email, phone, and social platforms, making these scams harder to detect and far more convincing. Ron emphasized a critical point: Scammers aren’t just scaling their operations. They’re becoming smarter, faster, and more personalized with every technological leap. That’s why consumer vigilance matters more than ever, and why scalable, AI-driven protection solutions are becoming essential. Watch the feature below:

🐖 Pig-butchering scams are one of the fastest-growing fraud trends in the U.S. They don’t happen overnight, they’re built on weeks of grooming, emotional manipulation, and fake “investment platforms” designed to look real. These scams are costing Americans billions each year, and they’re showing up across SMS, social apps, and messaging platforms. Understanding how these schemes work is key for any company supporting consumer safety: telecoms, financial services, cybersecurity, insurance, and ISPs. We broke down how the scam works, why it’s growing, and what partners should know. 👉 Read the full article

Scams are no longer a fringe problem, they’re a daily threat that erodes trust and costs Americans billions each year. It’s time for telcos to make scam protection a standard part of their offering, not an optional add-on. In our latest article, we explore why real-time, on-device protection is becoming as essential as the network itself. Read the full piece: Why Scam Protection Should Be a Standard Telco Offering

It’s no longer just phishing emails. Scammers are now using deepfake videos and voices to impersonate real executives, employees, and family members, asking for money or information. It’s unsettling how realistic these can sound and how quickly victims respond when urgency feels real. The lesson: verify, even when it sounds familiar.

🔐 Your brand. Our tech. Their safety. At Kidas, we believe that scam protection shouldn’t be a back-end feature, it should be a value-added service your customers recognize and trust. That’s why we build white-label solutions for: ✅ Phone carriers battling SMS fraud ✅ Banks combating deepfake impersonation ✅ ISPs securing email and phishing vectors 💥 Why it matters: Consumers expect protection. Regulators demand it. And fraudsters are only getting smarter. Let’s give your customers confidence in your brand and in their security.